Consultant Geriatrician

This is a regional location two hours drive from Melbourne and is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire. We are located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.

Are you looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference enjoy clinical variety and achieve a better work-life balance

We are seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join a growing team of specialist physicians. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of geriatric services in a progressive regional health service while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of living in this beautiful area.

Working across acute subacute rehabilitation and community settings youll provide expert care to an ageing population collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team and help shape innovative models of care that improve patient outcomes.

Whether youre an established Consultant or an internationally qualified specialist seeking a supportive pathway to practise in Australia wed love to hear from you.

You will find more than just a jobyoull build a rewarding career in a health service that values clinical excellence collaboration and innovation.

On offer:

• Competitive remuneration under the Victorian Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement (Years 19)
  

• Excellent salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
  

• A diverse clinical practice across inpatient rehabilitation and community services
  

• The opportunity to shape and grow Geriatric Medicine within a supportive regional health service
  

• Strong multidisciplinary and physician support
  

• Teaching and mentoring opportunities with Interns and Physician Trainees
  

• A culture that supports professional development research and quality improvement
  

• Modern facilities with comprehensive specialist services
  

• Genuine work-life balance with minimal commuting and more time for what matters
  

Imagine finishing work and being minutes from stunning beaches lakes national parks and award-winning wineries.

Based in the vibrant regional city just over two hours from Melbourneyoull enjoy:

• Affordable housing and an outstanding quality of life
  

• Excellent schools and family-friendly communities
  

• Easy access to Lakes 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian High Country
  

• Outdoor activities including boating fishing hiking and cycling
  

• The perfect balance between career opportunity and lifestyle
  

Regional practice offers something city hospitals often cantthe chance to know your patients influence service delivery and enjoy a truly balanced way of life.

Our integrated health service includes:

• More than 110 acute beds
  

• Approximately 180 residential aged care beds
  

• Rehabilitation and community health services
  

• A 24-hour Emergency Department
  

• Intensive Care and Coronary Care Unit
  

• Operating Theatres and Day Procedure Unit
  

• Oncology and Renal Dialysis services
  

• Home-based care and outpatient services
  

Our Medical Services Division includes General Medicine Geriatric Medicine Cardiology Intensive Care Emergency Medicine Respiratory and Sleep Medicine Oncology and Renal Services. As a teaching hospital affiliated with Monash Universitys School of Rural Health we are committed to education research and developing the next generation of clinicians.

As Consultant Geriatrician youll provide specialist clinical leadership across Geriatric Medicine while contributing to General Medicine and supporting rehabilitation subacute and community-based services.

This is a highly rewarding role where youll work closely with fellow Physicians nursing and allied health teams to deliver comprehensive person-centred care that promotes independence healthy ageing and coordinated patient journeys.

Your work will include:

• Comprehensive geriatric assessment and inpatient management
  

• Acute and subacute ward rounds
  

• Rehabilitation in the Home and Better at Home services
  

• Community Hospital patient reviews
  

• Specialist outpatient clinics
  

• Clinical leadership within multidisciplinary teams
  

• Teaching and supervision of junior medical staff and trainees
  

• Quality improvement clinical governance and service development
  

This role offers the opportunity to influence service delivery and help shape the future direction of Geriatric Medicine at CGH.

You will bring:

• Current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  

• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) in Geriatric Medicine or equivalent qualifications recognised by the RACP
  

• Applicants assessed by the RACP as substantially or partially comparable including those suitable for Area of Need appointments are encouraged to apply
  

• Experience in Geriatric and General Medicine within an acute hospital environment
  

• A commitment to multidisciplinary patient-centred care
  

• Strong communication leadership and teaching skills
  

• A collaborative approach and passion for improving services for older Australians
  

We believe great clinicians deserve a workplace where they can thrive.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration
  

• Salary packaging
  

• Professional development support
  

• Employee Assistance Program
  

• On-site parking
  

• A welcoming collaborative culture
  

• Opportunities to influence service development
  

• Excellent work-life balance in one of Victorias most liveable regional communities# Consultant Geriatrician